Erik Francis Schrody (born August 18, 1969 in Valley Stream, New York), better known by his stage name Everlast, is a Grammy Award-winning American rapper and songwriter, known for his solo hit "What It's Like" and as the front-man for rap group House of Pain. He is also part of the hip-hop supergroup La Coka Nostra, which consists of members of House of Pain and other rappers. In 2000, he won a Grammy for best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal with latin Rock musician Carlos Santana for "Put Your Lights On."
Erik Schrody is an 'Enrolled Member' of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe Indians.